Overview
Children myopia management focuses on addressing nearsightedness (myopia) in young individuals to reduce its progression. It involves various strategies to slow down the elongation of the eyeball, which contributes to myopia advancement.
Cause of Myopia in Children
- Genetics
- Too much near-sighted work
- Insufficient time spent outdoor
Why Should We Manage Our Children's Myopia
Myopia can increase the risk of eye complication such as cataract, glaucoma, retinal detachment and macular degeneration. Managing children myopia can slow down the eye growth and limit the degree of nearsightedness. Managing children myopia can help children have better vision and prevent future eye problems.
Methods to Manage Myopia in Children
Myopia Control Glasses
Myopia control lenses are lens solutions designed specifically to slow myopia progression in children. Hoya MiyoSmart and Essilor Stellest are the two leading spectacle lens solutions in the global myopia control market. Backed by strong clinical research and advanced optical technology, they have set the benchmark for effective and safe myopia management in children. Clinical studies consistently show that these lenses can reduce myopia progression by an average of 60%, giving children clearer vision today while lowering their long-term risk of serious eye diseases.
Myopia Control Contact Lenses
Myopia control contact lenses are designed to not only correct vision but also slow the progression of nearsightedness in children and teenagers. They use advanced optical designs that help reduce eye elongation, the main cause of worsening myopia.
Suitable Users include:
- Children and teens with progressing myopia;
- active children who prefer lenses over glasses.
Daily disposable options are often recommended for better hygiene and safety.
Low-Dose Atropine Eye Drops
Low dose Atropine eye drops generally slows myopic progression by 60%. Atropine 0.01% to 0.05% has been shown to have minimal side effects in children who were 4 to 12 years of age at the start of treatment. It is a strong medicine and the eyedrops should be prescribed by an eye doctor.
Lifestyle Change
These include making sure the child spends more time outdoors, limiting screen time on computers or other digital devices, and taking regular breaks from near work. These habits may help to reduce the risk of developing or worsening myopia.
Regular Eye Exams
Monitoring a child’s vision and myopia progression through routine eye examinations is essential for adjusting the management approach as needed.
